WWII U.S. Inland M-1 Helmet Liner with Headband, Neckband & Leather Chinstrap (1943)

Description

This is an original WWII U.S. M-1 helmet liner. It was produced by Inland Manufacturing Division, a subsidiary of General Motors Company located in Dayton, Ohio. In mid-1943, Inland shifted its focus to producing other war materiel, such as the M-1 Carbine, and sold all of its unfinished liner bodies to Firestone Tire and Rubber Company of Akron, Ohio, who then went on to complete them. As such, very few Inland liners are found with green painted steel A-washers, as the transition from non-painted steel A-washers occurred at the same time Inland stopped producing M-1 helmet liners. This is one such liner. The OD#3 (khaki) suspension comes complete with its original headband, neckband and leather chinstrap with the early, flat cam lever. The liner's exterior retains its original olive drab factory finish.

Provenance

Private Collection, Spencerport, New York

Condition Report

This helmet liner is in good, well used condition. The liner's body is somewhat misshapen; however, it does not appear to be cracked anywhere. The leather components have dried somewhat with age.